Month: December 2024

Tunisia 20 Francs

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Reverse of the Tunisian 20 Francs Gold Coin

During its period as a French protectorate, Tunisia issued its own 20 Francs gold coins between 1891 and 1921. These coins were minted to the exact specifications as the French 20 Francs, aligning with the Latin Monetary Union (LMU) standards. They were produced at the Paris Mint and featured designs that reflected Tunisia’s cultural heritage. … Read more

US Mint $4 Stella Gold Coin

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The Stella was a $4 gold coin produced by the United States Mint in 1879 and 1880. It was intended as a pattern coin to explore the possibility of the U.S. joining the Latin Monetary Union (LMU), an alliance of European nations that aimed to standardize currency to facilitate international trade. The Stella was designed … Read more